Ultrawide monitor short-list for Benoni

Quick Answer

For Benoni shoppers, the best ultrawide picks from Evetech's stock are a 34-inch 3440×1440 IPS at 144 Hz (R6,500–R8,000 range) for gaming, and a QD-OLED option like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (~R11,000–R12,000) for buyers who want the best panel technology. For current delivery times and costs, see our delivery page.

Short-Listed Ultrawides for Benoni Buyers

34-inch IPS 3440×1440 144 Hz (R6,500–R8,000): The volume seller. IPS gives accurate colour (~99% sRGB), fast 1 ms GtG response, and 144 Hz refresh. An RTX 4070 pushes 80–100 fps in AAA titles at this resolution and settings. Good GPU headroom for 2–3 years.

34-inch VA 3440×1440 144 Hz (R5,500–R7,500): Higher contrast (3,000:1 vs. 1,000:1) with deeper blacks. Response time slower than IPS above 100 Hz. Better for dark-room movie watching and single-player titles than fast-paced multiplayer.

34-inch QD-OLED 3440×1440 175 Hz (R10,500–R12,500): Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 tier. Perfect blacks, 0.03 ms response, 1,000 nit HDR. Best ultrawide panel tech available at consumer pricing. Factor burn-in risk for heavy static-content users.

49-inch 32:9 superultrawide (R9,000+): Equivalent to two 27-inch 16:9 monitors side by side. Very immersive for flight sims and racing but GPU-intensive and requires a large desk (at least 120 cm wide).

Delivery and Pickup in Benoni

Benoni is in the East Rand. For current delivery times and costs, see our delivery page. There is no showroom. Collection of paid orders at the Centurion warehouse is by prior arrangement only.

FAQ

What's the minimum GPU to run a 3440×1440 ultrawide smoothly?

An RTX 4070 or RX 7700 XT is the practical entry point for 3440×1440 at 80–100 fps in most AAA titles on high settings. For consistently above-100 fps in demanding titles, aim for an RTX 4070 Super or RX 7800 XT.

Are 34-inch and 49-inch ultrawides worth it for productivity?

A 34-inch 3440×1440 replaces two 24-inch 1080p monitors and eliminates the bezel gap — ideal for spreadsheets, coding, and video editing timelines. A 49-inch 32:9 replicates two 27-inch 1440p monitors and is popular in financial trading and data analysis setups where multiple apps need to be visible simultaneously.

Can I use an ultrawide monitor with a console gaming setup?

PS5 and Xbox Series X output in 16:9 only, so an ultrawide will add black bars on the sides unless a specific game adds 21:9 support. Some titles (Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5, for instance) do support 21:9 natively. PC gaming always fills the full panel.